Resources for People who Have A

Resources for People who Have A Vision Loss

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This information was copied from the website of the organization: Vision Loss Resources

I thank them for allowing me to share this with you as you see this enormous list they have pulled together.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is an organization focused on enhancing the independence, security, equality opportunity, and quality of life, for all people who are blind/ and visually-impaired.

The American Foundation for the Blind is an advocacy organization that provides information and support and works to empower people with vision loss to reach their full potential throughout their lifespan.

The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an nonprofit organization of blinded veterans who help blinded veterans. Via their assistance programs, regional groups, resources, and legislative advocacy, they aspire to create better lives for blinded veterans. They offer encouragement and support free to any and all blinded veterans. Legally blinded veterans are also eligible for BVA’s offerings regardless of whether they become blind during or after active duty military service.

The nonprofit organization, Computers for the Blind, (CFTB) opens the world of information technology to people who are blind or visually impaired by offering computer equipment, software and training. Computers are shipped to those eligible across the United States. For more information, call 214-340-6328, or the Computers for the Blind website.

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) is an advocacy membership organization that works to empower people with low vision in their right to make full use of their vision via the gamut of existing aids, services and technology. The organization further acts as a forum for those with low vision to express their needs, interests and preferences, as well as serving as an educational source for the public, people with low vision, professionals and others on issues relevant to those with low vision. Additional work of the organization is related to outreach, research and expansion of low vision services. Contact CCLVI at (800)-773-2258

Foundation Fighting Blindness is an organization that works to support and propel research for the prevention, treatment and cure of eye diseases that cause visual impairment and blindness.

The Hadley School for the Blind promotes independent living via lifelong, distance education options for people with visual impairment or blindness, their family members and care providers.

The International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) has been working for 30 years to avail print material in an accessible audio format for people with visual impairment or blindness, and for those who are otherwise unable to read print. By supporting the establishment and maintenance of such largely volunteer-based programs around the globe, IAAIA has brought news, information and comedy, sports reporting and more to the ears of those who might not otherwise “hear the news.” For more information about IAAIS, or help setting up a service in your area, visit this link or call 1-800-280-5325

Lighthouse International has been helping people with vision loss to overcome obstacles and live better for over 100 years. The organization offers a wide range of services to help those with vision loss to live successfully and achieve independence in the various sectors of their lives.

National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) helps parents to identify information and resources for their sons and daughters and advocates nationally for educational resources for children with visual impairments. NAPVI is an affiliate of Lighthouse Guild, and was established by volunteers, primarily parents of children who are visually impaired.

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is a consumer organization of people who are blind working in unison to improve opportunities for those who are blind and to raise awareness of blindness issues among general public. A wealth of helpful information can be accessed through their website.

Perkins School for the Blind is an organization with wide-spread services that is committed to improving the lives of people with blindness and deaf-blindness worldwide.

Project Starfish is a nonprofit organization that works as a conduit for people with various disabilities including visual impairment and blindness to gain job skills and secure employment. Visit the Project Starfish virtual accessible platform at this link.

The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization with the mission of improving independence, dignity, and self- assuredness of people who are blind via the partnership with Seeing Eye^® dogs.

United States Social Security Administration View article on Vision Loss and Social Security Disability here: https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/vision-loss-and-social-security-disability

Vision Aware assists adults who are experiencing vision loss to keep living life independently by availing up-to-date information, easy-to-follow daily living tips, a directory of national and local resources, and an online community that is ready to help.

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